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Home to The Playlist Podcast Network and all its affiliated shows, including The Playlist Podcast, The Discourse, Be Reel, The Fourth Wall, and more. The Playlist is the obsessive's guide to contemporary cinema via film discussion, news, reviews, features, nostalgia, and more.

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A Thousand Blows’: Steven Knight Talks New Period Crime Drama, ‘Peaky Blinders,’ His ‘Star Wars’ Script, ‘Rogue Heroes’ & More [Bingeworthy Podcast]

Mar 06 2025 19 mins  
Prolific writer/producer/director Steven Knight has a habit of turning historical grit into must-watch television. From the streets of 1920s Birmingham in "Peaky Blinders" to the daring real-life SAS soldiers of "Rogue Heroes," Knight’s work thrives on characters who push against the limits of their status. His latest series, "A Thousand Blows," is n

‘Zero Day’: Director Lesli Linka Glatter Talks Conspiracies, De Niro’s First Series, & Weaponizing The Truth [Bingeworthy Podcast]

Feb 27 2025 35 mins  
Netflix’s latest political thriller, “Zero Day,” is a chilling deep dive into cyber warfare, misinformation, and the terrifying power of perception. Led by Robert De Niro in his first television series, the six-episode event follows former president George Mullen as he’s reluctantly pulled back into the political fray to investigate a devastating cyberattack. But as the lay

'Captain America: Brave New World' – Director Julius Onah Talks Spoilers, False Reports of On-Set Drama, Reshoots & Harrison Ford [The Discourse Podcast]

Feb 24 2025 26 mins  
The Marvel Cinematic Universe gets a fresh jolt of paranoia and political intrigue with "Captain America: Brave New World," a thriller that sees Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) trying to define his place as the new Cap while dealing with international chaos, rogue superhumans, and some very questionable allies. Directed by Julius Onah, the film doesn’t just bring back some

'The Monkey': Osgood Perkins Talks Stephen King, Absurd Death Scenes & His Next Horror Film 'Keeper' [The Discourse Podcast]

Feb 20 2025 24 mins  
Can you hear that? It's the sound of a demonic monkey drumming up death and quite possibly the most fun you'll have in a theater all year. In this episode of The Discourse, host Mike DeAngelo sits down with writer-director Osgood Perkins to discuss his latest film, "The Monkey"—a twisted and darkly comedic horror adaptation of Stephen King’s short story. The f

‘The Gorge’: Scott Derrickson Talks Genre-Bending Action, Creating a Unique Mythology & Teases a ‘More Violent’ ‘The Black Phone 2’ [The Discourse Podcast] —

Feb 12 2025 25 mins  
What do you get when you throw sci-fi, romance, action, horror, and a touch of espionage into a blender and hit "puree"? You get"The Gorge," a high-octane, emotionally charged ode to action B-movies and Italian horror that refuses to be put into a single box. Written byZach Dean, the film also starsSigourney Weaver andWilliam Houston in a wild, visually stunning

‘'Bring Them Down’: Christopher Abbott Talks His Irish Revenge Thriller, ‘Wolf Man,’ & His Unexpected ‘Kraven The Hunter’ Blockbuster Turn [The Discourse Podcast]

Feb 07 2025 18 mins  
Irish sheep farming, deep-seated family tensions, and a brewing conflict between neighbors—sounds like the setup for a quiet indie drama. But in"Bring Them Down," the upcoming revenge thriller from first-time directorChris Andrews, those elements fuel a gripping, morally complex battle of wills. In this episode ofThe Discourse, hostMike DeAngelo sits down with actor Chr

'Heart Eyes': Director Josh Ruben Talks Slasher-Rom-Com Mashups, Working with Christopher Landon, & His Sci-Fi Movie with Tatiana Maslany [The Discourse Podcast]

Feb 05 2025 30 mins  
Nothing says romance like flowers, chocolates - and a masked serial killer terrorizing young couples. Welcome to "Heart Eyes," the latest horror-romantic comedy hybrid that slashes into theaters on February 7—just in time to make Valentine’s Day a little bloodier. In this episode of The Discourse, host Mike DeAngelo sits down with director Josh Ruben to talk about the

'You're Cordially Invited': Nicholas Stoller Talks Will Ferrell & Reese Witherspoon’s Chaos Chemistry, & Diddy & Russell Brand Affecting His Past Films [The Discourse Podcast]

Jan 30 2025 26 mins  
On this week’s episode of The Discourse, host Mike DeAngelo sits down with Nicholas Stoller, the filmmaker behind "You're Cordially Invited," a star-packed wedding comedy hitting Prime Video on January 30. Stoller, the mind behind "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" and "Neighbors," returns with another laugh-out-loud project, this time revolving around

'The Agency': Jeffrey Wright & Katherine Waterston Discuss Their Espionage Drama, 'Batman II', 'Alien' & more [Bingeworthy Podcast]

Jan 23 2025 28 mins  
In this week’s episode of Bingeworthy, host Mike DeAngelo is torn between love and duty when taking on "The Agency." The excellent high-stakes espionage thriller culminates its first season with a finale airing on January 24th on Paramount+ with Showtime. Based on the French series "Le Bureau des Légendes," the show follows a CIA operative’s struggle betwee

‘Silo’: Graham Yost and Steve Zahn Discuss Season 2 of Apple TV+’s Dystopian Thriller, the Immersive Sets, ‘Speed’ Sequel Possibilities, and more [Bingeworthy Podcast]

Jan 14 2025 28 mins  
In this week’s episode of 'Bingeworthy,' host Mike DeAngelo starts a revolution when diving into the world of "Silo," the Apple TV+ dystopian thriller based on Hugh Howey’s bestselling novel, "Wool." The series takes place in the not-too-distant future when humanity is clinging to life deep underground in a colossal silo, where secrets are as dangerous as the environment outsid